Albarello (drug jar) with peacock-feather's eye pattern

Albarello (drug jar) with peacock-feather's eye pattern

CultureItalian

Possible OriginFaenza, Emilia-Romagna, Italy

PeriodItalian Renaissance

Datec.1480-1500

MediumMaiolica, tin glaze, lead glaze, and thrown.

DimensionsOverall: 30.5 x 13 cm (12 x 5 1/8 in.)

MarkingsNone

DescriptionFaenza albarello of waisted cylindrical shape, with two bands of peacock feather motifs divided by a band of flower-scrolls. It is decorated in blue, green and ochre.

Credit LineGift of George and Helen Gardiner

Object numberG83.1.345

Classifications

European Ceramics

Sub-classification

Italian Earthenware - Maiolica

Collections

Status

On view

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